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Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zektzerite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zektzerite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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